Semi‐loof shell, plate and beam elements—new computer versions: Part 1. Elements formulation
R.A.F. Martins
(Department of Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Oporto, Rua dos Bragas, 4099 Porto Codex, Portugal)
C.A.M. Oliveira
(Department of Engineering Mechanics, Faculty of Engineering, University of Oporto, Rua dos Bragas, 4099 Porto Codex, Portugal)
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Abstract
The semi‐loof element is probably one of the most efficient for the solution of thin shells of arbitrary geometry. It was originally published by Irons and since then it has been the object of much research with respect to its philosophy and performance in various structural situations.
Citation
Martins, R.A.F. and Oliveira, C.A.M. (1988), "Semi‐loof shell, plate and beam elements—new computer versions: Part 1. Elements formulation", Engineering Computations, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 15-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb023716
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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